June 2013 - Costa Calida Chronicle

Since April 6th, HAH Clinical Lead, Lynda
has attended another 8 clients, making 699
people which the team have helped to date.
Lynda said “To be able to sustain this growth,
we desperately need more volunteers to help
on the care side. So many volunteers go
away for the summer, so without new people
coming forward, we will only be able to cope
with our existing clients during this period,
please contact us if you can offer any help”.
On April 29th, a brilliant performance by
Richie Alexander at Roda Social was a sellout
success, and 493€ was raised for HAH.
The following day, the Auction of Promises
took place at La Zona Bar in Los Narejos,
where Joanne (the auctioneer) had everyone
joining in, and a fantastic 794€ was raised.
Celia,(HAH Fundraiser) said, “Firstly, a
massive thank you to Richie Alexander who
certainly got the party swinging, and we are
so grateful to so many local business who,
even during these difficult times were generous
enough to pledge their services for the
Auction. We cannot thank the local community
enough for all their support”.
June 16th Rocking In Roda. Live concert
and barbecue 10€ (selling fast) Tickets available
at our Book/card stalls EVERY Wednesday
at La Zona Bar (weather permitting)
Tel Celia 968 574 576
July 3rd The Big Band returns. Watch local
media for details.
There Are 720 Hours Most Months
Could you spare just a few of these hours at
times to suit you?
This could make such a difference to both
people in need, and the already overstretched
charities. It is a sad, but true fact that, as we
get older, more and more of us are going to
need help, and living in a foreign country increases
this need, as not everyone has family
here. Most charities are working so hard in
the community, but all of them desperately
need more help.
Could you sit with someone to give the carer
a break, or just pop in to see someone who is
on their own and unable to get out?
Could you drive them to an appointment, do
a bit of shopping, or if you have experience,
become more involved with the care of people
in their own homes?
Some people can’t leave their homes without
help. Can you imagine what being taken out
for a coffee would mean to them! There are
so many Charities needing help, HAH (Mar
Menor), MABS, Samaritans, Age Concern,
Alzheimer’s Association, to mention just a
few; the list is endless. Maybe you are not
a ‘people person’, but could help by fostering/walking
a dog from the overcrowded animal
associations, or help in one of the charity
shops. If helping others makes you feel more
worthwhile, imagine how much it means to
those being helped. Most of these charities
will welcome any time you can give, and most
will pay out of pocket expenses. In just 2½
years, we have helped 703 people!! Please
consider it.
If you would like to help HAH (Help at
Home) in the Los Alcazares area of Murcia,
please contact Lesley 968 134 978, email
helpathomespain@gmail.com.
In association with Costa Cálida International Radio and www.angloINFO.com
Swinging Success
The live music by the Swingtet Big Band accompanied
by the melodious tones of Paul
Allen got guests in the mood and up and
dancing all night long. From quick step to
jive, it was really dance time for everyone.
It rounded off a Gala Dinner and guests retired
to individual suites at the Costa Narejos
Hotel, Los Alcazares for the all inclusive
price of €40 - great value for money!
Lee Monks aided by Doreen Cooksey, held a
raffle at the interval, with the proceeds going
to HELP MMM. Bernard Ash thanked
all those who donated such wonderful prizes
and congratulated the winner, a lady from
Sweden, for the first prize. However, another
visitor from “Iceland” was Sue, but
she can be seen at the check out most afternoons.
The evening raised €1,638, a huge boost
for HELP MMM in the first quarter of 2013,
greatly exceeding the expectations of Joan
Mitchell, chief fundraiser. An overnight stay
and breakfast in the morning completed the
wonderful experience.
HELP MMM will be arranging a similar event
in the Autumn. Watch the Press for details!
Mayday Carnival
HELP MMM staged their Mayday Carnival
on 1 st May at the La Zona bar, in Los Alcazares.
With the volunteers entering into the
spirit by dressing up, the many games for
the children kept them amused during the
afternoon. The appearance of the Morris
Dancers and the Spangles Chorus made for
a wonderful afternoon in the sun. Over €300
was raised by the event, which will ensure
that HELP MMM is able to continue providing
its services to the public. Many thanks to
the HELP Volunteers who worked so hard
to make the event a success.
Mini-Golf & Lunch
HELP MMM Friendship Group met on 3 rd
May at the Golf Deluxe on the road from Los
Alcazares to Torre Pacheco for mini-golf and
then lunch. The sun shone, the company
was good and the event was a great success
thanks in no small way to the efforts of
Doreen Sykes, the Friendship Group organiser.
Three ladies got a hole in one (none of
the gentlemen did!), and another, Barbara
Scott, got the best overall score. However
men did feature in two awards, one won the
wooden spoon and one was runner up in
best score.
Bric-a-Brac for HELP MMM
Do you have bric-a-brac, furniture, household
items or clothes that you don’t use and
want to get rid of? We can arrange to collect
them, or you can bring items to our office
at Calle Penélope 11, Los Narejos, (behind
the Deutsche Bank)
Tel 968 570 059
Alternatively you can bring them to our
car boot stall, which is at the Autocine, Los
Narejos on Sunday mornings from 9am-
1pm. We will be very grateful for any items
donated as this is our main source of income
to enable us to carry out our good work.
HELP MMM aims to provide a service to ALL
Mobility Equipment Loans
Hospital Visiting
Information on Living in Spain
Support Groups
Interpreter details
Assisting and liaising with other charities
Listening Ear Team
Donations to good causes
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